Actor
Dharmendra
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Nasrali, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India
Years Active
1960 -2025
Dharam Singh Deol Biography
Full Information
- Full Name: Dharam Singh Deol
- Nicknames: He-Man of Bollywood, Garam Dharam
- Date of Birth: December 8, 1935
- Age: 89 years
- Birthplace: Nasrali, near Ludhiana, Punjab, India
- Date of Death: 24 nov 2025
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Sikhism
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Politician
- Years Active: 1960 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Kewal Kishan Singh Deol (school headmaster)
- Mother: Satwant Kaur Deol (homemaker)
- Birthplace: Nasrali, Ludhiana district, Punjab, India
- Siblings: Younger brother Ajit Singh Deol (actor)
First Wife: Parkash Kaur (married in 1954)
- Children with Parkash Kaur:
- Sunny Deol (actor, filmmaker, politician)
- Bobby Deol (actor)
- Vijeta Deol (daughter)
- Ajeeta Deol (daughter)
Second Wife: Hema Malini (actress, married in 1980)
- Children : Esha Deol (actress) , Ahana Deol (artist and entrepreneur)
- Grandchildren: Several, including Karan Deol and Rajveer Deol (actors)
Education
School: Government Senior Secondary School, Lalton Kalan, Ludhiana
College: Ramgarhia College, Phagwara, Punjab
Dharmendra – Career Highlights
| Year | Movie Name |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere |
| 1961 | Shola Aur Shabnam |
| 1961 | Boy Friend |
| 1962 | Soorat Aur Seerat |
| 1962 | Anpadh |
| 1962 | Shaadi |
| 1963 | Bandini |
| 1963 | Begaana |
| 1964 | Ayee Milan Ki Bela |
| 1964 | Pooja Ke Phool |
| 1964 | Mera Qasoor Kya Hai |
| 1964 | Haqeeqat |
| 1964 | Ganga Ki Lahren |
| 1964 | Aap Ki Parchhaiyan |
| 1964 | Main Bhi Ladki Hoon |
| 1965 | Purnima |
| 1965 | Neela Aakash |
| 1965 | Kaajal |
| 1965 | Chand Aur Suraj |
| 1965 | Akashdeep |
| 1966 | Phool Aur Patthar |
| 1966 | Mohabbat Zindagi Hai |
| 1966 | Mamta |
| 1966 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya |
| 1966 | Devar |
| 1966 | Baharen Phir Bhi Aayengi |
| 1966 | Anupama |
| 1966 | Aaye Din Bahar Ke |
| 1966 | Paari (Bengali) |
| 1967 | Majhli Didi |
| 1967 | Jab Yaad Kisi Ki Aati Hai |
| 1967 | Ghar Ka Chirag |
| 1967 | Dulhan Ek Raat Ki |
| 1967 | Chandan Ka Palna |
| 1968 | Shikar |
| 1968 | Mere Hamdam Mere Dost |
| 1968 | Izzat |
| 1968 | Baharon Ki Manzil |
| 1968 | Ankhen |
| 1968 | Baazi |
| 1969 | Yakeen |
| 1969 | Satyakam |
| 1969 | Khamoshi |
| 1969 | Aadmi Aur Insaan |
| 1969 | Pyar Hi Pyar |
| 1969 | Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke |
| 1970 | Jeevan Mrityu |
| 1970 | Tum Haseen Main Jawaan |
| 1970 | Sharafat |
| 1970 | Mera Naam Joker |
| 1970 | Man Ki Aankhen |
| 1970 | Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? |
| 1970 | Ishq Par Zor Nahin |
| 1971 | Kankan De Ole (Punjabi) |
| 1971 | Rakhwala |
| 1971 | Naya Zamana |
| 1971 | Mera Gaon Mera Desh |
| 1971 | Guddi |
| 1971 | Badnam Farishte |
| 1972 | Seeta Aur Geeta |
| 1972 | Samadhi |
| 1972 | Raja Jani |
| 1972 | Lalkar |
| 1972 | Do Chor |
| 1972 | Anokha Milan |
| 1973 | Loafer |
| 1973 | Phagun |
| 1973 | Keemat |
| 1973 | Kahani Kismat Ki |
| 1973 | Jugnu |
| 1973 | Jheel Ke Us Paar |
| 1973 | Jwar Bhata |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat |
| 1973 | Black Mail |
| 1974 | Dost |
| 1974 | Resham Ki Dori |
| 1974 | Patthar Aur Payal |
| 1974 | Pocketmaar |
| 1974 | Dukh Bhanjan Tera Naam (Punjabi) |
| 1974 | International Crook |
| 1974 | Aaina |
| 1974 | Kunwara Baap |
| 1975 | Saazish |
| 1975 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka |
| 1975 | Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty |
| 1975 | Chupke Chupke |
| 1975 | Sholay |
| 1975 | Pratiggya |
| 1975 | Chaitali |
| 1976 | Santo Banto (Punjabi) |
| 1976 | Chhoti Si Baat |
| 1976 | Charas |
| 1976 | Maa |
| 1977 | Chacha Bhatija |
| 1977 | Dream Girl |
| 1977 | Swami |
| 1977 | Kinara |
| 1977 | Khel Khiladi Ka |
| 1977 | Dharam Veer |
| 1978 | Phandebaaz |
| 1978 | Dillagi |
| 1978 | Azaad |
| 1978 | Giddha (Punjabi) |
| 1978 | Shalimar |
| 1978 | Do Chehere |
| 1979 | Dil Kaa Heera |
| 1979 | Kartavya |
| 1979 | Cinema Cinema |
| 1980 | The Burning Train |
| 1980 | Alibaba Aur 40 Chor |
| 1980 | Ram Balram |
| 1981 | Aas Paas |
| 1981 | Krodhi |
| 1981 | Naseeb |
| 1981 | Professor Pyarelal |
| 1982 | Rajput |
| 1982 | Teesri Aankh |
| 1982 | Samraat |
| 1982 | Main Intequam Loonga |
| 1982 | Ghazab |
| 1982 | Baghavat |
| 1982 | Badle Ki Aag |
| 1983 | Ambri |
| 1983 | Putt Jattan De (Punjabi) |
| 1983 | Naukar Biwi Ka |
| 1983 | Jaani Dost |
| 1983 | Razia Sultan |
| 1984 | Baazi |
| 1984 | Dharam Aur Qanoon |
| 1984 | Raaj Tilak |
| 1984 | Sunny |
| 1984 | Jeene Nahi Doonga |
| 1984 | Jagir |
| 1985 | Ghulami |
| 1985 | Sitamgar |
| 1985 | Karishma Kudrat Kaa |
| 1986 | Main Balwan |
| 1986 | Sultanat |
| 1987 | Insaniyat Ke Dushman |
| 1987 | Loha |
| 1987 | Dadagiri |
| 1987 | Hukumat |
| 1987 | Aag Hi Aag |
| 1987 | Watan Ke Rakhwale |
| 1988 | Zalzala |
| 1988 | Sone Pe Suhaaga |
| 1988 | Khatron Ke Khiladi |
| 1988 | Mardon Wali Baat |
| 1988 | Mahaveera |
| 1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat |
| 1989 | Nafrat Ki Aandhi |
| 1989 | Hathyar |
| 1989 | Batwara |
| 1989 | Elaan-E-Jung |
| 1990 | Veeru Dada |
| 1990 | Sherdil |
| 1990 | Kanoon Ki Zanjeer |
| 1990 | Pyar Ka Karz |
| 1990 | Naakabandi |
| 1990 | Humse Na Takrana |
| 1991 | Mast Kalandar |
| 1991 | Kohraam |
| 1991 | Farishtay |
| 1992 | Khule-Aam |
| 1992 | Zulm Ki Hukumat |
| 1992 | Tahalka |
| 1992 | Virodhi |
| 1993 | Aag Ka Toofan |
| 1993 | Kshatriya |
| 1994 | Maha Shaktishaali |
| 1994 | Juaari |
| 1994 | Rakhwale |
| 1995 | Policewala Gunda |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung |
| 1995 | Aazmayish |
| 1995 | Taaqat |
| 1996 | Smuggler |
| 1996 | Return of Jewel Thief |
| 1996 | Mafia |
| 1997 | Loha |
| 1997 | Jeeo Shaan Se |
| 1997 | Gundagardi |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya |
| 1999 | Nyaydaata |
| 1999 | Lohpurush |
| 2000 | Sultaan |
| 2003 | Kaise Kahoon Ke… Pyaar Hai |
| 2004 | Hum Kaun Hai? |
| 2004 | Kis Kis Ki Kismat |
| 2007 | Life in a… Metro |
| 2007 | Apne |
| 2007 | Johnny Gaddaar |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana |
| 2013 | Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 |
| 2014 | Double Di Trouble (Punjabi) |
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband |
| 2017 | Jora 10 Numbaria (Punjabi) |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se |
| 2020 | Shimla Mirchi |
| 2020 | Jora: The Second Chapter (Punjabi) |
| 2021 | Dream Catcher (Short Film) |
| 2022 | Khalli Balli |
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani |
| 2024 | Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya |
| 2025 | Ikkis (Completed) |
Recent Activity
- Veteran Bollywood actor Dharam Singh Deol, popularly known as Dharmendra, has been hospitalized in Mumbai.
- The actor was admitted after complaining of breathlessness.
- He is currently under medical observation and receiving proper care.
- Family members have confirmed that Dharmendra is stable and recovering well.
- Doctors have stated that he is responding positively to the treatment.
- The family has also dismissed false death rumors circulating on social media.
- They have requested fans to avoid spreading misinformation and to pray for his speedy recovery.
- Dharmendra’s fans across the country have been sending wishes and prayers for his good health.
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor Nominee | Phool Aur Patthar | Nominated |
| 1968 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor Nominee | Aaye Din Bahar Ke | Nominated |
| 1969 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor Nominee | Shikar | Nominated |
| 1974 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor Nominee | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Nominated |
| 1976 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor Nominee | Chupke Chupke | Nominated |
| 1976 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor Nominee | Sholay | Nominated |
| 1990 | National Film Awards | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Producer) | Ghayal | Won |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2001 | Zee Cine Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2003 | FICCI Frames | Living Legend Award | — | Won |
| 2003 | Society Honors | Outstanding Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2004 | Global Indian Film Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2005 | Stardust Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2007 | IIFA Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2007 | Sansui Film Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2010 | Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Anniversary Special | Special Honor – Top 10 Greatest Bollywood Stars | — | Honored |
| 2012 | Government of India | Padma Bhushan | — | Awarded |
| 2013 | Times of India Film Awards | Lifetime Achievement Award | — | Won |
| 2019 | Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival | Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema Award | — | Won |
About Dharam Singh Deol
Dharmendra is a legendary Indian actor, producer, and politician, widely regarded as one of the most influential stars in Bollywood history. He is often called the “He-Man of Bollywood” for his strong screen presence and action roles.
Dharmendra was born on December 8, 1935, in Nasrali, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
He made his acting debut in 1960 with the film Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere.
Dharmendra has been active from 1960 to the present, marking over 65 years in Indian cinema.
Some of his most iconic films include Phool Aur Patthar, Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Seeta Aur Geeta, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, and Mera Gaon Mera Desh.
Yes, he received the National Film Award for Ghayal (1990) as a producer for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
Dharmendra has received around 20 major awards and honors, including several Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Padma Bhushan.
Yes, he continues to appear in films and web series. His recent appearances include Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) and the upcoming Ikkis (2025).
As of November 2025, Dharmendra is hospitalized in Mumbai due to breathlessness but is stable, recovering, and responding well to treatment.